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The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils BAKUNAWA, the World’s Tallest and Fastest Spinning Launch Coaster
Six Flags Great Adventure today unveiled BAKUNAWA, the world's tallest and fastest spinning launch coaster. Debuting in 2027, it will serve as the signature attraction of the park's transformed Boardwalk area. Inspired by the lore of Bakunawa, the legendary sea serpent of Philippine mythology, BAKUNAWA blends cutting-edge engineering with immersive thematic design to deliver an experience unlike anything else in the world. Standing 382 feet tall, BAKUNAWA joins an elite class of giga coasters, ranking among the five tallest roller coasters in the world while reaching speeds of 100 mph.
It Stirs; Six Flags Great Adventure Releases Second Project Purple Teaser, Official Announcement Coming July 28
The mystery surrounding Project Purple continues. Today, Six Flags Great Adventure released the second official teaser in the park's campaign leading up to the highly anticipated July 28 announcement of its next major attraction. Building on last week's debut, the newest video reveals that whatever arrived on The Boardwalk is no longer staying contained. The teaser follows the mysterious shipping container first seen washing ashore as activity intensifies around the site.
It’s Here: Six Flags Great Adventure Releases First Project Purple Teaser; Full Announcement Coming Later This Month
Six Flags Great Adventure today released the first official teaser tied to its highly anticipated Project Purple announcement, which is scheduled for later this month. The short video, now available across the park's official social media channels, features an ominous scene along a moonlit shoreline where a mysterious shipping container has washed ashore. As the video unfolds, viewers hear a radio transmission from Ship B-7-2-8, with the crew expressing concern over the lost container before ending with a chilling warning: "Do not open it."
Six Flags Great Adventure’s Project Purple Reaches Major Milestone; Final Track Section Installed
Less than 24 hours after officially opening Shoreline Pier, Six Flags Great Adventure is celebrating another major milestone as crews installed the final section of track on Project Purple, completing the attraction's towering track structure and marking the beginning of its next phase of construction. The milestone continues an exciting period of investment at the resort, which this week welcomed guests to Shoreline Pier, a reimagined family destination at The Boardwalk featuring five new attractions, refreshed dining experiences and new entertainment.
Six Flags Great Adventure Officially Opens Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk
Six Flags Great Adventure officially celebrated the grand opening of Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk today with a ceremonial bottle breaking featuring New Jersey Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, local officials, community leaders and park representatives. Inspired by the longstanding maritime tradition of christening a new vessel before its maiden voyage, park leaders and dignitaries shattered a commemorative bottle to officially welcome guests into the resort's newest themed destination.
Six Flags Great Adventure Continues Restoration of Historic Runaway Train
Six Flags Great Adventure is continuing the restoration of one of the park's most cherished attractions, bringing Runaway Train back to its roots. As part of the ongoing restoration, the historic coaster has been repainted in one of its classic color schemes, honoring the attraction that has created lasting memories for generations of guests since the park opened in 1974. Originally debuting during Six Flags Great Adventure's inaugural season, Runaway Train quickly became one of the park's defining attractions.
Six Flags Great Adventure Launches Boardwalk Nights at Shoreline Pier
Six Flags Great Adventure is turning up the energy as the sun sets with the debut of Boardwalk Nights, a brand-new summer entertainment event taking place select nights from June 19 through August 2 at Shoreline Pier on The Boardwalk. When the sun goes down, The Boardwalk transforms into a vibrant nighttime destination filled with live entertainment, high-energy performances and immersive experiences designed to keep the excitement going well into the evening.
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces New Parade, Summer Events & Experiences
From the debut of Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk and a new twice-daily parade to seasonal festivals, wildlife encounters and major construction milestones, Six Flags Great Adventure is introducing even more experiences for guests to enjoy throughout Summer 2026. Additional enhancements throughout the property include refreshed landscaping featuring thousands of flowers, improvements at Hurricane Harbor New Jersey and the return of beloved guest favorites, including the iconic Sawmill Log Flume.
Six Flags Great Adventure’s Shoreline Pier Continues to Rise
Construction continues to transform Six Flags Great Adventure’s iconic Boardwalk into the all-new Shoreline Pier, with vertical progress now visible as Barrels O’ Fun begins to take shape and site work advances for additional attractions debuting this season. Following the March announcement of Shoreline Pier, crews are actively assembling Barrels O’ Fun, a new spinning family coaster featuring barrel-themed cars and nearly 1,400 feet of twisting track.
Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils Shoreline Pier: A Wave of New Thrills Inspired by New Jersey’s Iconic Boardwalks
Six Flags Great Adventure today announced Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk, a vibrant new rides area that channels the electricity, nostalgia, and unmistakable charm of New Jersey’s iconic oceanside amusement piers. Opening in late spring 2026, Shoreline Pier introduces five attractions — four new to Great Adventure — along with classic boardwalk treats, fresh theming, and an atmosphere pulsing with color, motion, and ocean breeze energy.
FIRST LOOK: Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Blue Track for New 14th Coaster at The Boardwalk
Six Flags Great Adventure is giving guests a first look at its next addition. Construction is underway on the park’s 14th roller coaster, set to debut within the newly transformed Boardwalk area. Today, the park revealed the first visual clue — a striking blue track component, offering an early look at the ride’s color and design.
A New Coaster Is Rising at Six Flags Great Adventure
Something big is beginning to rise at Six Flags Great Adventure. The park’s highly anticipated 2027 roller coaster has officially reached a major construction milestone as the project enters its first phase of vertical assembly — with the first piece now lifted into place and the ride beginning to emerge above the horizon for the first time.
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Major Transformation of The Boardwalk and March Park Opening
Six Flags Great Adventure opens to the public March 28 and today it announced a major transformation of The Boardwalk, the park’s reimagined take on a classic shorefront escape. With additional details to be released soon, the 2026 project is expected to open late spring and will include new ride experiences, refreshed dining and additional enhancements. This marks the latest project in a multi-year investment plan for the park, with construction currently ongoing for a new 2027 roller coaster.
A Major New Attraction Begins to Rise at Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure has reached a major milestone in the development of a significant new attraction, as the first sections of track have officially arrived on site. This marks the beginning of visible construction on a new roller coaster planned to debut in 2027. These newly delivered components signal the start of an exciting new build that will continue to progress in the coming months.
Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Return of ‘Wild’ Ride and Guest Experience Upgrades for the Upcoming Season
Six Flags Great Adventure is preparing for an exciting season ahead with a slate of new and returning experiences designed to elevate every visit—from immersive wildlife encounters and iconic attraction enhancements to expanded dining, entertainment spaces, and major infrastructure upgrades. This unveiling marks the first of a series of exciting announcements the theme park will share this spring.
Riding The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adventure | America's First Super Boomerang!
Six Flags Great Adventure is set to launch a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions: The Flash: Vertical Velocity. Opening this spring, the park’s newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 airtime moments and a top speed of 60 mph. The combination of these exhilarating elements marks America’s first “super boomerang” coaster.
THREE Parks in One Day! Jersey Devil at Great Adventure, Oscar's Wacky Taxi at Sesame Place & More
Day five of Coaster Con 43 sees us spending the first half of the day at Dorney Park where we enjoy two catered meals, more exclusive ride time on roller coasters, rides on both of their in-park trains and more. Afterwards, we head to both Sesame Place and Six Flags Great Adventure to pick up a few more coaster credits.
Six Flags Great Adventure - Roller Coaster Road Trip (Day 3)
On day three of our roller coaster road trip we check out Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, NJ. SFGAdv is home to tons of rides, including some record-breakers, a safari, and a plethora of other attractions and food options.